#TBT to 2019, when Conrad Elementary School officially opened its new and accessible playground, making it the first community park on the east side of #PrinceRupert to be available for all children, including those with mobility issues.

The playground came to life via a partnership between the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Community Investment Fund and the Conrad School Parent Advisory Council. ...

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a safe and healthy long weekend.

Our offices and Port Interpretive Centre are closed and will reopen Tuesday October 14th at 8am. The Port Security Operations Centre can be reached 24/7 at 250-627-2522. ...

🥌Learn to curl at the Prince Rupert Curling Club`s Open House

First time? No problem! Club members will be on hand to help teach the basics.

Two FREE sessions are open to everyone:
🌟Friday Oct. 17 from 6-7pm
🌟Saturday Oct. 18 from 1-3pm

Please wear clean shoes and comfy clothes.

These events will celebrate the latest partnership between the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Community Investment Fund and Prince Rupert Curling Club. Join us and enter to win a special raffle prize and other giveaways!

For more information, contact prccinformation@gmail.com ...

⬆️In September, the Port of #PrinceRupert`s total cargo volumes rose 12 percent year-over-year.

- Westview Wood Pellet Terminal`s exports jumped 89 percent compared to September 2024.
- Volumes at Trigon Pacific Terminals increased 49 percent.
- Container traffic at Fairview Container Terminal was up 13 percent.

To see the latest cargo volume overview, visit rupertport.com/cargo-volumes/ ...

#TBT to 2015, when the @prince_rupert_curling_club partnered with the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Community Investment Fund to update its lounge to make the space more welcoming and accessible.

Fast forward 10 years, and more excitement will be rocking the house next weekend with `Learn to Curl` events on October 17 from 6-7pm and October 18th from 1-3pm. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. Visit facebook.com/rupertport for more details. ...

Holland America`s Noordam calls on #PrinceRupert on Wednesday October 8th. This will mark the final cruise call of the season.

Drivers are asked to please slow down for pedestrians around the waterfront. ...

After 28 years with the Prince Rupert Port Authority, including seven as President and CEO, Shaun Stevenson is announcing his retirement at the end of the year.

Proudly raising his family in Prince Rupert, Shaun’s demonstrated a continuous commitment to the North Coast. He has played an important role in the Port’s unprecedented growth and diversification, driving economic vitality in northern BC and across western Canada, laying a strong foundation for the future. Supporting innovative initiatives to advance the community, Shaun has strived to reduce the impacts of port operations and development on the environment that sustains it.

"It has been an honour to lead the Prince Rupert Port Authority and work with such a talented team," said Shaun Stevenson. "I am proud of what we have accomplished together with our partners, including more than $3 billion in transformative development currently underway at the gateway. I’m confident the organization is well-positioned to continue its work in building a better Canada by growing trade."

Read the full announcement at https://www.rupertport.com/news/ ...

#TBT to the 2021 debut of the new world-class sound system at the @LesterCentre of the Arts. The #PrinceRupert Performing Arts Society and the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Community Investment Fund partnered to upgrade all audio components in the theatre. The project is part of the ongoing efforts to modernize the facility and set the stage for a new range of artistic possibilities. ...

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are wearing orange to honour all those impacted by the residential school system.

In addition to attending the Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert`s Annual Community Walk, our staff have also decorated Atlin Promenade, lighting up the walkway in orange to symbolize our commitment to upholding the memories of children and families whose lives were forever changed.

Our offices are closed on Tuesday September 30th as we listen, learn, and reflect. We encourage everyone in #PrinceRupert to attend the All Nations Lax Kxeen Society`s Community Gathering, taking place at the Nisga`a Hall at 860 3rd Ave West starting at 3pm. ...

September is #LiteracyMonth and we encourage families in #PrinceRupert to register their young ones for Dolly Parton`s @ImaginationLibrary!

The free book gifting program is available to children from newborn to age 5. Each participant receives a free, age appropriate book in the mail each month to help grow their love for reading.

@changemakers provides this special program locally with financial support from the Prince Rupert Port Authority. ...

Join the Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association and Prince Rupert Port Authority as we celebrate years of partnership and the completion of our latest Community Investment Fund Project!

What’s happening:
🤸Try out gymnastics with our amazing coaches.
🌭Support the @galeforcegymnastics fundraiser with purchase of hotdogs and bake sale goodies.

Entrance is FREE and everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, family, and community spirit!
📅Date: Sunday October 19th
⏰Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Location: 181 George Hills Way, #PrinceRupert ...

#TBT to the @rupertrampage`s resounding victory to start last season. Cheer on #PrinceRupert’s team at their 2025-26 home opener at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena on Saturday September 27th against the Hazelton Wolverines.

The Rampage will once again commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Everyone attending the game is encouraged to wear orange. ...

EDIT: Noordam`s visit is cancelled due to weather.

Holland America`s Noordam calls on #PrinceRupert on Friday September 26th. Please slow down for pedestrians around the waterfront.

The remaining cruise schedule can be found here: https://www.princerupertcruiseport.com/schedule ...

⚓⚓Happy World Maritime Day! This year`s theme is `Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity` and at the Port of #PrinceRupert we are advancing that call to action through environmental leadership and stewardship.

From leading comprehensive monitoring programs to steering initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we are actively working with port partners to limit the impacts of gateway operations on the North Pacific. Learn about our recent projects: https://2024.rupertport.com/#sustainability ...

Reminder for mariners: Help protect the safety of workers and respect No Wake Zones around marine construction sites on Ridley Island. ...

The new Visiting Specialist Clinic at #PrinceRupert Regional Hospital is significantly expanding access to specialized healthcare for North Coast residents.

With $108,000 in support from the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Community Investment Fund, the @NorthernHealthBC facility is fully equipped with medical and IT equipment that provides visiting doctors with the tools and support they need to conveniently and efficiently hold in-person clinics for local patients requiring a wide range of specialized services.

So far, the clinic has welcomed 20 individual specialists offering 10 different specialties, including cardiology, neurology, rheumatology, pediatrics, plastics, urology, geriatric outreach, and ear, nose, and throat. Find out more about the impact on local patients at https://www.rupertport.com/news ...

Earlier this month, PRPA’s Environmental Sustainability and Gateway Operations teams worked with @oceanrobotics` Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV) to study situational awareness and the underwater soundscape at the Port of #PrinceRupert.

The USV reached areas too difficult for human access, providing:
- hydrophone data of humpback and other marine mammal vocalizations
- valuable wind and weather information
- oversight of fuel bunkering and vessels at anchor

Thank you to local mariners who helped support our study by giving the USV space to safely operate. ...

NEWLY ADDED CRUISE CALL🛳️Carnival Spirit visits #PrinceRupert on Tuesday September 23rd. To see the full 2025 cruise schedule, visit https://www.princerupertcruiseport.com/schedule
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#VisitPrinceRupert #VisitNorthwestBC #VisitNorthernBC #AlaskaCruise ...

This week brought together port partners, @cnrailway Police, Prince Rupert @RCMP, and City of Prince Rupert Councillor Gurvinder Randhawa to share important reminders about rail safety.

🛤️Stay at a safe distance from trains and off railway property and tracks.
🛑Always obey railway signs and signals.

Remember: Look. Listen. Live.

See an unsafe situation near rail tracks? Contact CN Police at 1-800-465-9239.

Find more rail safety tips at https://www.operationlifesaver.ca

#RSW25 #RSW2025 ...

#TBT one year ago, when the First Nations community of Gitanyow celebrated the official opening of their new Food Security Centre.

A partnership between the Gitanyow Huwilp Society and the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s Community Investment Fund has strengthened food independence in the community, offering a safe space for processing wild and farmed foods and preparing traditional Indigenous medicines. ...

Carnival Legend makes its final call for the season on Thursday September 18th. Drivers are asked to slow down and be on the lookout for passengers around the waterfront.

The remaining 2025 cruise schedule is available here: https://www.princerupertcruiseport.com/schedule ...

Engaging with members of the Federal Liberal Caucus in Edmonton last week, the Prince Rupert Port Authority`s VP of Operations, Planning & Infrastructure, Kurt Slocombe, provided insight into the $3 billion in development underway at the Port of #PrinceRupert. These major projects are critical to diversifying trade and building greater prosperity for Canada`s economy.

Thanks to @edmontonglobal and @fly_yeg for inviting us to share the massive transformation taking place at our key trade gateway. ...

It was all smiles at the 45th annual Terry Fox Run in #PrinceRupert on September 14th! Team PRPA extends its thanks to Northern Savings Credit Union for once again organizing the local event upholding Terry`s legacy and supporting vital cancer research through the @TerryFoxFoundation. ...

August was another strong month for cargo volumes at the Port of #PrinceRupert. Fairview Container Terminal and Trigon Pacific Terminals each marked 40 percent year-over-year increases. The Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal also experienced a 35 percent rise in LPG volumes compared to August 2024.

To see the full monthly traffic report, visit www.rupertport.com/cargo-volumes/ ...

Seabourn Quest calls on #PrinceRupert on Tuesday September 16th. The 2025 season is nearing an end. Find the schedule at https://www.princerupertcruiseport.com/schedule ...